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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

NOAA’s GOES-16 satellite captured Hurricane Idalia approaching the western coast of Florida while Hurricane Franklin churned in the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 29, 2023. An El Niño event this year could suppress hurricane activity in the basin. (Photo courtesy of NOAA)

El Niño arrives with a promise to tame the Atlantic — but there are reasons not to count on it

NEWS

Side view of a Coral Gables Police patrol car with department markings and blue lettering.

Commission approves one-year police contract with 3.5% raise

April 28, 2026

Architectural rendering of a Mediterranean-style Coral Gables home showing a proposed glass enclosure of an arched front porch with columns and tiled roof.

Preservation Board deadlocks on Alcazar porch, approves Milan garage demolition

April 28, 2026

Construction has started on Cora Merrick Park which will 74 condos. (Image by Image by Arquitectonica)

Construction begins on 13-story condo at Merrick Park

April 28, 2026

OPINION

The circular official seal of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, rendered in coral orange on white. The seal depicts two classical figures flanking a shield, with a royal palm at center and the words "City of Coral Gables" and "Florida" around the perimeter.

EDITORIAL: Is the City Beautiful slowly becoming a Miami-Dade neighborhood?

April 27, 2026

EDITORIAL: A mandate, with limits, from Coral Gables voters

April 21, 2026

Editorial illustration of an unsigned mail ballot envelope on a wood surface with a pen beside it, showing an empty red signature box.

EDITORIAL: The ballots are out. Now they must be returned.

April 13, 2026

ARTS & LEISURE

Poster image showing a red vintage car on a Havana street with a tuba mounted on the back.

How New Orleans found Havana: ‘A Tuba to Cuba’ screens at Coral Gables Art Cinema

April 27, 2026

Book cover of Declaration: The Story of American Independence beside a portrait of author Robert P. Watson.

History arrives early: Robert Watson brings the Declaration to Books & Books

April 27, 2026

Six members of Mariachi México Internacional pose for a selfie in matching black charro suits with burgundy embroidered pocket squares. In the foreground, a trumpet and a vihuela are visible; behind them, musicians hold a guitarrón, a guitar, and two violins.

Mariachi, Gallery Night and a major Cuban art opening

April 27, 2026